Shenzhen says APEC summit preparations complete, vows high-level event
Guangdong official Wang Xi says preparations for the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Shenzhen are complete, with a focus on green and tech-driven services. China hosts the event for the third time, 12 years after its last turn as APEC host.
Guangdong provincial official Wang Xi has said that all preparations are in place for the 33rd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting, which will be held in Shenzhen from Wednesday to Thursday next week, and expressed confidence in presenting a high-level gathering.
Wang Xi, a member of the Standing Committee of the Guangdong Provincial Committee of the Chinese Communist Party and deputy head and director of the APEC Guangdong Provincial Preparatory Work Leading Group, made the remarks at a media briefing. He noted that this is the third time China has hosted APEC, and the first time in 12 years.
Guangdong and Shenzhen have adhered to the highest standards and strictest requirements, sparing no effort to advance meeting preparations and service guarantees, Wang said. The preparatory work has drawn on good practices from previous host economies around the world, while incorporating local conditions in Guangdong, with an emphasis on green empowerment and the promotion of an ecological civilisation, he added.
Existing resources have been fully utilised to upgrade venues, and green travel has been actively encouraged to make meeting services more low-carbon and simple, Wang said. He also highlighted the role of technology, saying that digital technologies including artificial intelligence have been integrated into reception services and city visits, with wide use of smart navigation, smart translation, digital customs clearance and smart dispatching to make services more precise and efficient.
Wang said the preparatory work has been meticulous, with comprehensive service guarantees. Core venues including the Shenzhen International Exchange Centre, Shenzhen Bay Culture Square, Qianhai International Conference Centre and bilateral meeting sites have been optimised in function and layout, and comprehensive drills have been conducted across all scenarios and links to ensure seamless coordination, he added.
Services such as airport transfers, accommodation, dining, transport, medical care and translation have been arranged according to the needs of each economy, Wang said. Communication and weather services, social order, public health and city operations have also been strengthened to build a three-dimensional service guarantee system, he added.